Situation report: SAF reportedly gaining ground in Khartoum Bahri; Series of drone strikes reported in Amhara; UN SC imposes sanctions on two RSF generals
SITUATION REPORT – HORN OF AFRICA
No. 587 – 11 November 2024
International organisations’ COVID-19 response hindered by political and xenophobic attacks, limiting aid to vulnerable groups
International organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) face a storm of disinformation and blame surrounding their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes xenophobic reactions from populations, but also political blame. The criticism is leading to obstacles for the organisations providing much-needed aid to vulnerable populations, particularly in areas of Africa, due to restricted funding and threats.
News Highlights: new EU resettlement plan, torture in Libya, Sudan travel ban dropped
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In this week’s news highlights: European Commission presented a migration plan which includes resettlement for at least 50,000 refugees from North Africa and the Horn of Africa; focus on reducing migration could destabilise countries and endanger human rights, says Saferworld; Eritrea refers to border situation in statement at UN General Assembly; Ethiopian ethnic clashes between Oromo and Somali investigated; UN refugee agency published a video on extortion and torture in Libya; German-based migrants charity states that it was fired at by Libyan coast guard.